Hreflang
Validator
Validate your hreflang implementation for international SEO success. Check for consistency, reciprocity, and proper language targeting.
Understanding Hreflang Tags
Learn how hreflang attributes help search engines understand your multilingual and multi-regional content for proper international SEO.
Key Hreflang Validation Checks
🌐 Self-Reference
Every page must reference itself in hreflang tags to confirm language/region targeting.
🔄 Reciprocity
All language versions should link back to each other for proper search engine understanding.
🏷️ Language Codes
Use ISO 639-1 language codes (en, fr, de) with optional ISO 3166-1 country codes (en-US, en-GB).
⭐ x-default
Set a default page for users whose language preferences don't match any specific hreflang.
How Our Hreflang Validator Helps
- ✅Complete Analysis: Check all hreflang tags and their relationships
- ✅Reciprocity Testing: Verify bidirectional linking between language versions
- ✅Code Validation: Ensure language and country codes follow ISO standards
- ✅Best Practices: Get recommendations for optimal international SEO setup
💡 Pro Tip
Incorrect hreflang implementation can cause search engines to serve the wrong language version to users. Always test after changes and monitor international organic traffic patterns for validation.